Chapter 5 - Baldric Makes A Devastating Call To His Lawyer

Inside the private waiting room of St. Jude Memorial Hospital, Baldric sat under the harsh fluorescent lights.
He pulled out his secondary encrypted phone, dialing a direct, unlisted number connected to his primary corporate counsel.
“Arthur, it’s Baldric,” he stated quietly, staring down at his blood-stained hands.
“My God, Mr. Vance. We heard about Arianne. Is she stable?” Arthur asked anxiously from the other end.
“She’s fighting for her life in the ICU right now because of that animal she married,” Baldric growled.
“Give me the order, sir. We can dismantle Derek Vance’s corporate division before breakfast,” Arthur offered.
“Don't just dismantle it, Arthur. Erase them. Take every share, every property, and every trust they own,” Baldric commanded.
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“Consider it done, Mr. Vance. The Iron Sentinel financial protocols are fully engaged.”
Baldric ended the call, his gaze fixing on the double doors of the intensive care unit with deadly intent.
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